Hyeon-gyu Oh's Message to Celtic: I May Not Be Able to Hold Back My Tears

Beşiktaş will travel to Scotland to face Celtic in the UEFA Europa League group stage. The words of South Korean forward Hyeon-gyu Oh drew attention at the press conference held before the match. The 25-year-old will take to the pitch at Celtic Park, where he took his first steps in European football, this time as an opponent.

Oh said that returning to Scotland has created a great sense of excitement in him. The player, who said he has been looking forward to this match for about two months, recalled that he could not speak English when he first arrived. He said Celtic fans accepted him as part of their family and that Celtic is like a second home to him. He added that his loyalty to the club continues and that Celtic holds a special place in his heart.

The South Korean forward stressed that he will not compromise on his professionalism or Beşiktaş's goals. He said he will fight on the pitch until the last moment for the success of the black and white shirt. He noted that if he celebrates a goal, he may not be able to control his emotions. Oh said, "Whether I score against my former team or not, these 90 minutes will remain very special for my career and my life," and expressed his feelings with the words, "If I ripple the Celtic net tomorrow, I may not be able to hold back my tears, I might even cry on the pitch."

Oh moved from the South Korean league to European football for the first time when he joined Celtic between 2022 and 2024. In his two seasons wearing the Celtic shirt, he made 47 official appearances in total and found the net 12 times. Now he will leave that legacy behind and work hard for Beşiktaş's success in Europe.